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Freed named president of Morgan Community College

By Barbara McDonnell

Colorado Community College System

Posted:
03/01/2017 06:02:32 PM MST

Dr. Curt Freed has been named the new president of Morgan Community College. (Photo courtesy of Facebook)

Dr. Curt Freed, currently the Vice President for Instruction at Whatcom Community College in Bellingham, Washington, has been appointed the president of Morgan Community College (MCC) by Dr. Nancy McCallin, president of the Colorado Community College System (CCCS).

Freed will assume the presidency on April 17, 2017. Dr. Kerry Hart retired from MCC on February 28, 2017. Susan Clough currently is acting as interim president.

"I am very pleased that Dr. Freed has accepted the presidency of Morgan Community College," McCallin said. "His extensive experience in community college academic and workforce administration and instruction will be a great asset at MCC."

"I am really excited about joining such a great team at Morgan Community College" said Freed. "MCC's long history of excellence in education and strong community culture do so much to serve the residents across the region. I look forward to joining the college soon, and contributing my own service to the college and community."

Dr. Freed was selected as the result of a nationwide search. Community members, students and staff had the opportunity to meet Freed during public forums and receptions on January 26 and 27.

As Vice President for Instruction at Whatcom Community College and earlier as Vice President for Instruction at Columbia Basin College in Pasco, Washington, Freed has focused on program development and assessment, workforce and economic development, strong customer service, and faculty advancement.

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At Columbia Basin College, Freed helped achieve full approval for applied baccalaureate degrees in Cyber Security and Project Management. At Whatcom Community College he promoted Guided Pathways to help students choose coherent programs of study, remain on that path, and graduate into high demand jobs.

Freed received his Bachelor of Science degree from Washington State University, his Master of Education degree in Counseling and Guidance from Heritage College, and his Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from Washington State University.

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